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Thursday 24 November 2011

TAKING IT ON BOARD

Came back from my morning walk this morning to find my husband having a "lively discussion" with our local councillor about Westminster's proposal to eliminate free parking in the West End after 6.30pm and at weekends.
" I have taken your concerns on board," was the councillors weak response after Johnnie's quite vociferous tirade.
"Taking it on board" means nothing - we all know that. It means jack shit. It's verbally throwing the hot potato out of the window into the dustbin. It's rubbish.
How often have we been mid-arguement and used the phrase in order to stop the conversation and placate? " I take what you're saying on board," is a euphemistic pause button. It means "Stop talking".
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  1. Unknown24 November 2011 at 04:35

    So true!!! And what a ridiculous proposal too - how will it help the West End?

    "I hear what you're saying...." is another one of those phrases.

    Am enjoying your daily blogs :)

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  2. Lucy Smith24 November 2011 at 11:35

    It's up there with the response "I'm sorry you feel that way" when complaining about something. It implies that no one else feels that way, so clearly the fault lies with you and no one else. Weasel words!

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